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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Real Truth" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,463 views

    Whether or not we encounter God’s truth when we study the Scriptures is determined by the approach we take to them.

    In this series, we want unbelievers to understand that Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship. We also want believers to understand that the way to life the Christian life is not by religion. Many unbelievers have concluded Christianity is a religion because believers have taken a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2022
     | 2,835 views

    YOUR SUFFERINGS TURN TO A “SOUVENIR” THAT REMIND YOU OF THE POIGNANT MOMENTS THAT TRANSFORMED YOUR LIFE! Hallelujah!

    Genesis 32:24”Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.” INTRO: I was stuck with the above scripture for several hours, I just couldn’t move, during the reading of this portion, I was going through certain deep trials in my own life, after two decades of ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of The Mountains Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
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    The “God of the Mountains” is not just a geographical reference; it is a spiritual truth. Mountains represent challenges, divine revelations, moments of consecration, and places of spiritual encounters.

    GOD OF THE MOUNTAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 20:23-28, Exodus 19:16-20, Matthew 17:1-8, Isaiah 2:2-3, Genesis 22:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, mountains have served as divine meeting places between God and man. From Mount Sinai to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Cultivating A Lifestyle Of Worship

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,435 views

    Worship is more than music or a service on Sunday mornings. Worship is encountering God and walking away forever changed.

    June 23, 2002 Scripture Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Speaker: Jeff Williams Audio Version Cultivating a Lifestyle of Worship Good morning!› My mother-in-law has told me for years, ìWords are spirit.î› By this she means that words have a life of their own.› They can bless or curse, encourage or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Make A Long Story Short

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2019
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    Zacchaeus was short in stature. People recognized him by his size. Maybe you know some people who are identified by some physical characteristic. You make judgments about people based upon their looks

    TITLE: TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 On one particular day as Jesus was passing through Jericho, He met a man named Zacchaeus. This encounter is one of the most interesting narratives of the Gospels because of the tremendous application to the great majority of people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Know God.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2014
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    Be still and know that God is God. In your spirit, time aside to encounter him, do it! Also feed the hungry, reach out!

    Psalm 46. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present[b] help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Eugene Morell avatar

    Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 5,444 views

    Looking at encounters that men of God had with the living Lord, and asking the question what is stopping us from such an encounter.

    CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? PART 2. EXODUS 3: 1-9. I would like to share with you an encounter that Barbara and I had with the living Lord. We were having revivals and the church had asked one of the organization leaders to come and be our speaker. The church had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eternal Encounters: Healing And Wholeness In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024
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     | 604 views

    Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As image-bearers of God, our value is rooted in Him, and so is our hope for healing and restoration.

    Eternal Encounters: Healing and Wholeness in Christ Introduction: Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As Matt Chandler reminds us, "Every person you encounter is eternal. You have never met a human not created to image your God." This quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon; The Pentecost Effect - Paul’s Encounter On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2024
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    Misguided zeal is dangerous. The things that most threaten the Gospel and the abundance and freedom in Jesus Christ are caused by misguided zeal. Some things may appear to be good, maybe even seem godly, yet stand in the way of the gospel.

    Sermon: Paul’s Encounter on the Road to Damascus Scripture: Acts 9:1-11 “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 6 -- Overwhelmed With The Person Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009
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     | 5,863 views

    As we come to the conclusion of the book of Habakkuk, we see the prophet of God overwhelmed by His God. Habakkuk has moved from a selfishly motivated question request of God to a personal state of spiritual harmony. A position of trust in what will happ

    OVERWHELMED WITH THE PERSON OF GOD Habakkuk 3:16-19 INTRODUCTION: As we come to the conclusion of the book of Habakkuk, we see the prophet of God overwhelmed by His God. Habakkuk has moved from a selfishly motivated question request of God to a personal state of spiritual harmony. A position of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Stand For The One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025
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     | 990 views

    "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

    Go! And Stand for the One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Introduction Today, in our "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • bala samson avatar

    To Meet The Big Boss

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 30, 2013
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     | 4,643 views

    A person passionate and burning to see His Face would throw away everything for the experience!

    Holy of Holies! Exodus 28:35”Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he comes out, so that he will not die.” Aaron the High Priest had to wear a robe that had tassels of a golden bell and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peter Denies His Lord Lesson 31 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017
     | 6,347 views

    Jesus Encounters Peter

    A. PETER’S BACKSLIDING 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Archie Norman avatar

    Let's Do What We Can't

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015
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     | 5,822 views

    let's do what we can't

    Let's Do What We Can't II Corinthians 8:1-5 1. It stars with a God encounter - v. 5 a. Some are ready b. Some are reluctant c. Some are rebellious 2. It produces grace enablement - v. 1 a. God will ask you to do something you are not capable of doing b. God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Moses Departs From Jethro Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2022
     | 2,233 views

    There are two possible explanations for why Moses solicits his father-in-law's permission. One is that he may have needed his father-in-law's permission to take Zipporah from her House. The second is that Moses exhibited good manners in making this request.

    Exodus 4:18-20, Moses Departs From Jethro Scripture: Exodus 4:18-20 18 Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, 'Let me return to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive.' Jethro said, 'Go, and I wish you well.' 19 Now the LORD had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist